Kansas wine trails
- The Kaw Valley AVA was approved as the first American Viticultural Area in Kansas; the Kansas Viticulture and Farm Winery Association says it covers 33 farm wineries and vineyards.
- Kansas had almost 5,000 acres of vineyards before Prohibition, per the association.
- Kansas wineries named by the state tourism office work with French hybrid grapes such as Chambourcin and Seyval.
- The Glacial Hills area around Lawrence and Topeka has soils left by receding glaciers, per Travel Kansas.
All wine trails in Kansas
| Trail | Region | Wineries | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra Wine Trail | Northern Flint Hills | – | Official site |
| Glacial Hills Wine Trail unconfirmed | Lawrence and Topeka area | – | Official site |
| Kaw Valley Wine Trail | Northeast Kansas (Kansas City to Lawrence) | 16 | Official site |
| Somerset Wine Trail | South of Kansas City (Paola area) | 4 | Official site |
Frequently asked questions
How many wine trails are in Kansas?
We list 4 wine trails in Kansas (3 confirmed active). A trail counts only if it has its own website or an official tourism page.